Papers, 1924-1994.

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Papers, 1924-1994.

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This collection primarily documents Swenson's career as an administrator at Iowa State University, however, some of her scientific work is included. The Biographical and Personal Documents contain various certificates and letters from important events in Swenson's life as well as a copy of her curriculum vita. The Correspondence series, while only covering 1977-1993, shows the vast number of contacts and friends Swenson has made. The Scientist series contains Swenson's undergraduate thesis, "Disubstituted Quinolines," and Ph. D. dissertation, "Studies on the Nucleoplasm and the Photosynthetic Pigment System of Blue-Green Algae." There are also some publications, data, and slides concerning cell biology in this series. The remainder of the collection documents Swenson's career as an administrator and also provides information concerning her work involving women in science. The final series, Photographs, contains about 60 photographs of Swenson's parents, friends, and favorite travel spots.

2.52 linear ft. (9 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7343688

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Swenson, Ruth Bowman, 1924-

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Professor of botany and liberal arts administrator. Ruth B. Swenson received her A.B. (1946) in Chemistry from Mount Holyoke, her M.S. (1947) in Science from the University of Illinois, and her Ph. D (1969) in Cell Biology from Iowa State University. After serving as an Assistant Professor of Botany until 1975, Swenson became Assistant Dean for the College of Science and Humanities. She is currently Professor Emerita of the Botany Department and Associate Dea...

Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...

Archives of Women in Science and Engineering (Iowa State University)

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The Archives of Women in Science and Engineering (Iowa State University Library) sponsors oral history interviews with women scientists and engineers in a wide variety of fields. The interviews document the career and experiences of these women in order to illustrate the critical role they played. From the description of Oral history interviews, 1997-[ongoing] (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 58387605 ...